What if you could easily test the strength of your bones and muscle functionality at home, instead of undergoing expensive tests at the doctor’s office? Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have developed ...

Most women are unaware that their bones reach their maximum strength by about thirty years of age.

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A large prospective study suggests that a routine creatinine blood test may help flag people at higher risk of osteoporosis and fractures, revealing a narrow “sweet spot” where ...

Dear Doctors: I just turned 65, and my doctor wants me to have a bone density test. What is it, and how does it work? Dear Reader: A bone mineral density test, or BMD, measures the strength of one’s ...

It’s common to think of your bones as solid and unchanging, but they’re composed of living tissue constantly in flux. Consider: Every year, 15% of your spine and 5% of your hips are replaced with new ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Active Life Scientific, Inc. (ALSI), a leader in innovative medical devices for bone quality, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug ...

It may be the last thing on your mind, but starting good habits early is critical for good health now and mobility later Getty Taking care of your bone health isn’t on the minds of most people in ...

Winter has always been celebrated as a season of warmth, family gatherings, festivals, and good food. For most people, it is a time of robust health — infections are fewer, appetites improve, and the ...

Sleeve gastrectomy (SG), where about 80% of the stomach is removed, is effective for treating obesity and its complications, but it has been associated with bone loss in adolescents. In a prospective ...